Thursday, May 5, 2011

SWF..Edwin Forsythe NWR

For Skywatch Friday I have these shots of the Atlantic City skyline and the turbines viewed from the Edwin Forsythe wildlife refuge. I have mixed emotions about the turbines and these wind farms. I love the idea of emission free energy and that the natural resource of wind could supply energy needs to our population. On the con side is definitely the birds I love, especially the migrating birds being killed by the turbines.

Here are some of my sky shots I took this past weekend while visiting the wildlife refuge. It was a nice day but the sky was cloudy. I would much prefer a sunny day but at least it was not raining.

A large group of Brant with the turbines in the background

It was cool to watch this eagle and I believe an osprey battling.

To see more beautiful skies from around the world click here Skywatch Friday. Thanks to the hosting team of Sylvia, Wren, Sandy and Klaus.

Thanks for stopping by to see my skies and I hope everyone has a great weekend.

35 comments:

We have to use more sustainable energy. It is a shame about the birds. Surely they could invent something that deters the birds from going near them like they do at airports and orchards. The birds and the skyline are great.

Thank you so much for visiting with me yesterday, I'm trying now to play catchup and stop by with a smile and a big Texas "Howdy" for you. Your comment made my day...the part where you say you'd bring your binoculars to our beaches...I'M WITH YOU ON THAT ---and camera. Here's My Thursday Post...Sting's Fields of Gold Have a wonderful day.

i've heard differing reports on the number of birds killed by the turbines so i'm not sure which camp is right. perhaps it differs depending on which migration routes they're on. i, too, am torn as i think harnessing the wind is a wonderful power source.

Yes, I share your feelings about the turbines as well, but we do need to use other forms of sustainable energy. Terrific captures for the day, Eileen, as always. Your skies look like ours today! Hope you have some sun for a lovely weekend!

I read recently that they make them differently now so that they aren't as lethal to the birds. I tried to do a little research after I first read this post and couldn't find the article -- I hope it is true.

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I am married and I have one son 22 years old. I am now retired as of Dec 31st 2014! I enjoy the birds and nature as much as I can.
I enjoy traveling, seeing new places
activities as hiking and birding. There are different kinds of birders and I only do it for the fun and to see the different birds. I keep one life list of all the birds I see whether they are birds seen in my backyard or in Costa Rica. I do have to admit I am not the best photographer, nor the best with words. But, I am trying and it is only for fun! Because, my photos are just for fun. I do not advertise nor do I sell any photos. Like I said, I am just blogging for fun!